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Two Philippine Air ⁠Force ⁠aircraft crashed during ⁠a training flight at an air base south of the capital Manila, killing four pilots, the military said on Saturday. The aviation accident on Friday involved two SF-260 aircraft at the Fernando Air Base in Batangas province, the Philippine Air Force said in ⁠a statement. “Both aircraft went down within the base perimeter, with no other casualties… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3372014/4-pilots-killed-mid-air-collision-philippine-military-planes

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 13:11

A man has been arrested after a fire broke out at Hitler’s former Alpine retreat, the Kehlsteinhaus, on Friday night. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/24/man-arrested-after-fire-breaks-out-at-hitlers-former-alpine-retreat?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 13:10

Hong Kong authorities should act as a “visible hand” to break down barriers erected by vested interests and revive growth momentum through reform under its maiden five-year plan, a former Beijing official overseeing the city’s affairs has said. Deng Zhonghua, former deputy director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, also said on Saturday that Hong Kong must empower… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3372011/hong-kong-must-revive-growth-and-drive-reforms-governments-visible-hand

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 12:12

Israel’s military launched an operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday it said would last several days and include searches and building demolitions, after gunmen killed two soldiers days ahead of Israeli elections featuring security as a key focus. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is locked in a tight race to keep his job in Tuesday’s vote, having campaigned on promises to keep Israelis… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3372010/israel-launches-major-operation-west-bank-after-soldiers-killed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 12:11

The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung rented a village house flat under false pretences and bought a meat mincer and multiple saws as he allegedly prepared for the model’s killing, a court has heard. More evidence emerged regarding how three of Choi’s former in-laws allegedly planned her murder and the disposal of her body as the High Court trial entered its… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3371999/abby-choi-trial-so-far-ex-father-law-lied-rent-village-flat-bought-mincer

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 12:10

Kathmandu, October 24 Kathmandu Gorkhas, the only Nepal Premier League (NPL) franchise representing the capital city, have made a major statement ahead of the third edition by signing Australian batting great David Warner. Led by medium-pacer Karan KC, the Bagmati Province franchise has also recruited former India wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat, Sri Lankan batting all-rounder Sahan […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/warner-kathmandu-gorkha.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 24 Oct, 12:00

Drinking water has been scarce for over a decade in Taiz, but the problem has reached crisis levels in recent weeks as Iran-backed Houthi rebels besiege Yemen’s third-largest city in their escalating conflict with government forces. The needs of Taiz’s more than 1 million residents are now barely being met, humanitarian groups say, as access to wells is limited, desalination plants run low on… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3372006/besieged-yemeni-city-drinking-water-supplies-hit-crisis-levels

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 11:12

Hong Kong customs officers seized 600 million illicit cigarette sticks in the first three quarters of this year, the department chief has said as he revealed plans to roll out more advanced contraband detection equipment at additional border checkpoints to ease manpower pressure. Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat told a radio programme on Saturday that the seizure amount in the… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372004/hong-kong-customs-seizes-600-million-illicit-cigarettes-first-9-months-2026

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 11:11

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un urged his military to train to become the strongest in the world at a two-day meeting of company commanders in Pyongyang, state media said on Saturday. Kim’s call for what he dubbed a “Korean-style military revolution” came the same week Seoul’s military proposed talks to clarify the border after an explosion inside the heavily fortified demilitarised zone (DMZ)… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3372003/kim-jong-un-urges-north-korean-military-become-strongest-armed-forces-world

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 11:10

West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford joins Sudurpaschim Royals after scoring 291 runs for Gujarat Titans in the 2025 IPL, while Bangladesh all-rounder Shamim Hossain signs for Lumbini Lions. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/24/sherfane-rutherford-joins-sudurpaschim-royals-for-third-npl-season

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 24 Oct, 10:52

An oil spill off the UAE coast has prompted beach closures after a vessel reportedly hit a naval mine in early October. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/24/massive-oil-slick-seen-weeks-after-tanker-struck-off-uaes-coast?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 10:12

Days ahead of close-fought Israeli elections, campaigns have gone into overdrive with poor-taste jibes and inflammatory attacks against candidates, sometimes crossing red lines. Fuelled in part by a boom in AI-generated images flooding social media, candidates and activists are seeking to portray their opponents as weak, untrustworthy or damaging for the country as they play on stereotypes and… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3371998/israeli-election-campaign-turns-ugly-jibes-attacks-against-candidates

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 10:11

Authorities blame extremists for the shooting during a funeral at a church in Karak, which also left 40 people wounded. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/24/seven-killed-as-gunmen-open-fire-at-church-in-jordan-in-terrorist-attack-authorities-say

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 24 Oct, 09:52

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 24 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Rosetta’s Selfie Explanation: […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-24-rosettas-selfie/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 24 Oct, 09:50

More than 70,000 police officers are to be deployed over fears protesters will defy restrictions on demonstrations. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj62yv5k0w4yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 09:48

At this time of year, Fatima Ramos would normally be preparing her balikbayan boxes. Overseas Filipinos typically fill these boxes with gifts, clothes, food and household items to send to their loved ones back home in the Philippines for Christmas. Ramos has previously sent the tax-exempt parcels to her family and Philippine charity organisations from Abu Dhabi, where she works as a domestic… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3371982/overseas-filipinos-feel-heartache-over-missing-parcels-loved-ones-demand-answers

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 09:12

A cryptocurrency trading platform on Hong Kong and Canadian regulators’ alert lists has opened an office in the city, prompting experts to urge closer scrutiny of how such firms promote themselves without undermining an open business environment. Experts told the South China Morning Post that inclusion on a regulator’s alert list did not necessarily mean a company had broken the law. But they… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3371978/crypto-platform-alert-lists-opens-hong-kong-office-prompting-calls-scrutiny

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 09:11

Chinese researchers have mapped the complex geological evolution of Turkey’s Kizilcaoren deposit, offering fresh insights into the country’s most significant known rare earth reserve while dampening expectations over its commercial potential. Although the findings shed light on how rare earth elements accumulate in carbonatite-related formations, the researchers concluded that the site was… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3371800/china-carries-out-depth-investigation-turkeys-largest-rare-earth-deposit

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 09:10

Six buses are operating on the route, with fares set at Rs3,500 against the government rate of Rs4,066. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/24/modern-night-bus-service-begins-between-jajarkot-and-kathmandu

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 24 Oct, 08:52

A 150-million-year-old fossil discovered in China reveals a bizarre early bird with sharp teeth, a dinosaur-like claw, and a body built for life on the ground rather than flight. Scientists believe it represents the earliest known example of flight loss in birds, overturning assumptions about how these animals evolved. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261023023710.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 24 Oct, 08:27

Details have been published of a critical flaw in the programming language PHP, which is the backbone of more than 70% of all websites. Left unfixed, the flaw would allow hackers to easily take over and compromise millions of websites and the information held on their servers. In response, multiple European governments and operators including […] The post A critical flaw affecting 70% of all… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/a-critical-flaw-affecting-70-of-all-websites-has-the-cybersecurity-world-panicked.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 24 Oct, 08:12

Myagdi, October 24 Around Rs 90 million is estimated to be required to reconstruct the Beni–Darbang–Muna road in Myagdi district after floods, landslides and river erosion caused extensive damage to the route. The road connects Mangala, Malika and Dhaulagiri rural municipalities in western Myagdi with the district headquarters, Beni. It suffered significant damage following continuous […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nearly-rs-90-million-needed-to-rebuild-flood-damaged-road-in-myagdi.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 24 Oct, 08:11

Fiercely proud of its culinary traditions, India is increasingly open to foreign influences, with French cooking schools attracting students eager to make their mark on the country’s growing fine-dining sector. “Ten or 15 years ago, there were far fewer young people dreaming of becoming chefs,” said Aabhas Jain, director of bakery and pastry training at Ecole Ducasse, a French culinary school… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3371991/french-cooking-schools-fuel-fine-dining-dreams-indias-young-chefs

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 08:00

Kathmandu, October 24 Karnali Yaks, representing Karnali Province in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), have retained much of their core squad while adding players from Bangladesh and Pakistan ahead of the third edition. Led by experienced Nepal international Sompal Kami, Karnali have delivered mixed results in the tournament’s first two seasons. They finished fourth in […] The post Karnali Yaks… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/karnali-yaks-bank-on-continuity.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 24 Oct, 08:00

Pets in China have become deeply woven into people’s lives and romantic relationships, especially those of younger couples. When romance sours, deciding “who gets custody” is becoming a painful legal grey area for many couples. According to pet industry data, China’s urban dog and cat population reached 126 million in 2025, driven largely by Gen Z and millennial. Many young couples treat their… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3371992/pet-custody-disputes-draw-increasing-attention-china-where-pets-are-treated-property

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 07:59

The number of crashes fell from 155 last year to 105 this year, while fatalities dropped from 10 to three, according to traffic police. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/24/road-accidents-in-kathmandu-valley-fall-during-dashain

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 24 Oct, 07:52

Japan’s centuries-old festivals are facing renewed scrutiny after a series of fatal accidents in recent weeks, raising questions over how communities can preserve their cultural traditions without putting lives at risk. Three people have been killed and more than a dozen injured in accidents at autumn festivals across the country in recent weeks. Meanwhile, organisers of another major festival,… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3371913/danger-death-and-devotion-japans-festivals-face-crisis-after-fatal-accidents

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 07:12

Private recreation leases have a long and contentious history in Hong Kong. Complaints about the inequity of granting land leases to private clubs at a nominal premium for the exclusive enjoyment of a small number of members have been raised many times. This issue is increasingly pressing. Twenty-seven sites are involved and almost all the leases for these sites are set for renewal next year. In… https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3371499/why-hong-kong-should-rethink-premiums-private-recreation-clubs

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 07:11

President Javier Milei’s role in cryptocurrency launch does not translate into a fraudulent scheme, judge says. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/24/argentinian-judge-drops-fraud-investigation-into-milei-over-crypto-scandal?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Oct, 07:06